US3557916A
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Combined carrying case and display stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-16
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case and including leaves thereon operable to and from extended positions and when in the extended position providing a table surface, and support legs included on the carrying case for maintaining standing stability of the same.
Inventors
- 👤 William V Stowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/10; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; A47F; A47F3/00; A47F3/14; A47F3/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A combined carrying case and display stand comprising: a plurality of hingedly connected relatively pivotable members forming a boxlike body for holding goods, cooperable means to releasably lock said members to form said boxlike body, at least one substantially flat surface member hinged to one end of each of said body members for movement alternating between a folded position against a side of its respective body member adjacent said end and an extended position planar with said end, a brace connecting said body member and its said surface member to support the same in said planar position, guide means with the surface of said body permitting said brace to move with said surface member and to releasably retain said brace against movement when said surface member is in extended position, each of said body members being provided with recessed portions for receiving the surface member in folded position, and each said surface member being hinged to each said body member to provide a substantially smooth unitary profile therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A combined carrying case and display stand comprising: a plurality of hingedly connected relatively pivotable members forming a boxlike body for holding goods, cooperable means to releasably lock said members to form said boxlike body, at least one substantially flat surface member hinged to one end of each of said body members for movement alternating between a folded position against a side of its respective body member adjacent said end and an extended position planar with said end, a brace connecting said body member and its said surface member to support the same in said planar position, guide means with the surface of said body permitting said brace to move with said surface member and to releasably retain said brace against movement when said surface member is in extended position, each of said body members being provided with recessed portions for receiving the surface member in folded position, and each said surface member being hinged to each said body member to provide a substantially smooth unitary profile therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
The carrying case according to claim 1: wherein the brace comprises an elongated arm pivoted at one end to the undersurface of the surface member and is provided at its other end with an angularly extending head, and wherein said guide means comprises a trackway extending from a position adjacent the level of the recess longitudinally of the body for retaining said angular head slidably therein and detent means at the end of said trackway adjacent said recess to releasably engage and maintain said head against movement when said surface is in extended position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The carrying case according to claim 2: wherein said trackway includes a slot running its entire length, and said slot being adapted to retain the head and permit entry of said arm therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The carrying case according to claim 3, wherein said detent means comprises an angular depending extension of said trackway and slot permitting entry of said head and arm therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 4 including, said surface members being a pair hinged on opposite edges of said end side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 4, wherein the trackway is located on the side of said body against which said surface is folded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination according to claim 4, wherein the trackway is located on the side of said body adjacent to the side against which said surface is folded.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
A carrying case and display stand comprising: a boxlike body and at least one leaf extendible from an end thereof to form a tablelike surface, leg supports located on the other end of said body and movable outwardly thereof in planar relationship to extend the breadth thereof, each leg support including at least one slatlike member pivoted at one end to a corner of said body, said slat being arranged so as to rotate about said pivot substantially within the plane of the end of said body, and wherein said body is provided with a cutout portion receiving said slat making it contiguous and substantially unitary therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
A carrying case and display stand comprising: a boxlike body and at least one leaf extendible from an end thereof to form a tablelike surface, leg supports located on the other end of said body and movable outwardly thereof in planar relationship to extend the breadth thereof, each leg support including at least one slatlike member pivoted at one end to a corner of said body, said slat being arranged so as to rotate about said pivot substantially within the plane of the end of said body, and wherein said body is provided with a cutout portion receiving said slat making it contiguous and substantially unitary therewith.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The carrying case according to claim 8, including means for limiting the outward movement of said slat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
137 words
A carrying case and display stand comprising: a boxlike body and at least one leaf extendible from an end thereof to form a tablelike surface, a plurality of leg supports located on the other end of said body and movable outwardly thereof in planar relationship to extend the breadth thereof, each leg support including at least one slatlike member pivoted at one end to a corner of said body, said slat being arranged so as to rotate about said pivot substantially within the plane of the end of said body, each leg support comprises a pair of slatlike members pivotably secured at opposite ends to opposite corners of said bodY, and the free ends of said slats overlapping each other and being provided with mating slot and pin means permitting their conjoint outward movement within defined limits.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
A carrying case and display stand comprising: a boxlike body and at least one leaf extendible from an end thereof to form a tablelike surface, a plurality of leg supports located on the other end of said body and movable outwardly thereof in planar relationship to extend the breadth thereof, each leg support including at least one slatlike member pivoted at one end to a corner of said body, said slat being arranged so as to rotate about said pivot substantially within the plane of the end of said body, each leg support comprises a pair of slatlike members pivotably secured at opposite ends to opposite corners of said bodY, and the free ends of said slats overlapping each other and being provided with mating slot and pin means permitting their conjoint outward movement within defined limits.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
138 words
A carrying case comprising: a plurality of hingedly connected relatively pivotable members forming a hollow body when said members are closed and providing access thereto when said members are open, cooperable means to releasably lock said members closed, at least a leaf connected with one of said members to move to an extended supporting planar position and to a nonsupporting position in substantial conformation with the profile of said member, leg supports on at least one of said members and extensible from a nonsupporting position substantially contiguous with said one member to a supporting position extending beyond the confines of said one member to support the same, and recess means on said one member for receiving said leaf and leg supports when the same are in their respective nonsupporting positions to provide a substantially smooth unitary profile therewith.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
138 words
A carrying case comprising: a plurality of hingedly connected relatively pivotable members forming a hollow body when said members are closed and providing access thereto when said members are open, cooperable means to releasably lock said members closed, at least a leaf connected with one of said members to move to an extended supporting planar position and to a nonsupporting position in substantial conformation with the profile of said member, leg supports on at least one of said members and extensible from a nonsupporting position substantially contiguous with said one member to a supporting position extending beyond the confines of said one member to support the same, and recess means on said one member for receiving said leaf and leg supports when the same are in their respective nonsupporting positions to provide a substantially smooth unitary profile therewith.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
A carrying case as in claim 11: one of said leaves being connected with each of said members, one of said leg supports on each of said members, and said recess means being on each of said members for receiving said leaves and leg supports.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |